Electrophysiology Lab RN
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
TNNAS Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Registered Nurse (RN) Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 03:15 PM (Five 8-hour shifts per week)

Job Summary

Provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, including cardiac device implants and ablations. Support the EP team in a fast-paced procedural environment to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after EP procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout electrophysiology and device procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and clinical staff for safe and efficient patient care.
• Maintain procedural documentation and comply with regulatory and quality standards.
• Support patient education and discharge planning as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 1 year of Electrophysiology Lab experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, five 8-hour shifts per week.
• Flexibility required; occasional late shifts to complete procedures (typically no more than once per pay period).

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

• Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Driver’s license or state ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).
• Completion of required health screenings and immunizations including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history verified by provider)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, but mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Completion of required onboarding education and competency assessments including:

  • Core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score.
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score.
  • Skills checklist for specialty, updated annually.
  • Cerner electronic health record test and training checklist.
• Background checks including criminal, employment, education, EPLS, and assignment confirmation per policy.
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but prior Electrophysiology Lab experience is required (implying relevant clinical experience in EP nursing).

Additional Notes

• This role requires strong teamwork and communication skills in a multidisciplinary procedural setting.
• Candidates must be prepared for occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate procedural demands.